Mostly cloudy, mild, high 44

After temperatures topped out near 50 degrees yesterday, we'll see another mild day across the Springfield area. Today's highs will top out in the mid-40s under more cloud cover today.

Light rain and snow will be passing through southern New England overnight. Minor snow accumulations are possible in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts. Overnight snow accumulations of only a coating are expected here, mainly areas south of the Mass Pike, especially eastern Hampden County.

Temperatures drop to a winter-like cold for the upcoming week, overshooting the normal mark and settling well below average. Monday and Tuesday's highs will struggle to get to 30 degrees in Springfield. A mix of sun and clouds is expected, but the forecast remains dry.

Our next round of significant winter weather may be hitting the region on Wednesday. A nor'easter will be developing off the coast, but its exact track and impacts are yet to be determined. In fact, latest trends indicate this system may be swinging a little too far out to sea, sparing us from a major storm. We will continue to monitor its development, and keep our fingers crossed that it remains out at sea. Bitter cold finishes out the end of February.